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Palestinian Police looking at the tree at Mangar square where a Christmas tree is decorated and lighted by the representative of the Palestinian Authority and the Mayor of Bethlehem, 15 December 2009 in the southern town...

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Palestinian Police looking at the tree at Mangar square where a Christmas tree is decorated and lighted by the representative of the Palestinian Authority and the Mayor of Bethlehem, 15 December 2009 in the southern town of Bethlehem. Christians Pilgrims and tourists are expected to visit Bethlehem, the alleged birthplace of Jesus Christ, this coming Christmas. According to the Christmas story, the three Kings who visited Jesus Christ in Bethlehem followed a star until they found him in a manger in this now holy town. Photo by Najeh Hashlamoun

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Photographer
Najeh Hashlamoun
Credit
© APA Images / Najeh Hashlamoun
APA ID
APA-PH-2009-014692
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2,204 × 3,408 px · 7.5 MP
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Location
West Bank Bethlehem Palestine Bethlehem Governorate

Topics

Culture & Society Christianity & Churches Religion & Worship

Keywords

Palestinian worshippers Catholic Church Nativity Bethlehem Jesus tree Christmas policemen

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Copyright: © APA Images / Najeh Hashlamoun

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